Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Symptomatology in Adolescents Faced With the Hospitalization of a Loved One in the ICU*

Conclusions:
Anxiety and depression symptomatology is common in adolescent family members of ICU patients. An open visiting policy for adolescents is recommended, with visit planning, information meetings, and individual support from ICU staff.

Source: Critical Care Medicine - March 15, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Online Brief Reports Source Type: research